Head to head

Samsung Galaxy M55 vs Xiaomi Poco M8x

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 19 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy M55 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Xiaomi Poco M8x still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 79,999 against PKR 99,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy M55 takes it by 9.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy M55 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy M55 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Samsung Galaxy M55 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Samsung Galaxy M55 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco M8x costs PKR 20,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 2,900 mAh larger battery.
  • Samsung Galaxy M55 offers 6 GB more RAM.
  • Samsung Galaxy M55 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Samsung Galaxy M55 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy M55 if…

you care most about performance, camera, display and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy M55 Xiaomi Poco M8x
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 99,999 PKR 79,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date April 8, 2024 August 21, 2026.
Dimensions 163.9 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm
Weight 180 g Better 232 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64, dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels(~385 PPI Better 720 × 1600 pixels
Panel type Super AMOLED Plus 120Hz up to 1000 nits IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core octa-core
GPU Adreno 644 Adreno 613
Operating system Android 14, One UI 6.1 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB Better 4GB/6GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 128GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot (Memory Card Support Up to 1TB) microSD expandable
Camera
Main camera 50MP f/1.8 Wide + 8MP f/2.2 Ultrawide + 2MP f/2.4 Macro, PDAF, OIS, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash
Selfie camera 50MP f/2.4 Wide, HDR Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps; OIS + VDIS; Slow Motion 240fps@HD 1080p@30fps.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Better
Wired charging 45W Wired, Super Fast Charging 2.0 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby, Hybrid SIM slot (SIM 2 / microSD) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-band, Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE 5.1
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M55 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Samsung Galaxy M55 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco M8x can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy M55 and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy M55 is listed at PKR 99,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco M8x cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M55 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Samsung Galaxy M55 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy M55 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M55 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 45W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M55 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Samsung Galaxy M55 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M55 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.